Skytrax is the auditing company in charge of drawing up its annual rankings of the world’s best airlines. To do so, it awards the Skytrax World Airline Awards, which have already become the highest award a company can receive.
Below, we present the TOP 10 Best Airlines 2024, from a list of 100 airlines in total.
This 2024, the top award for World’s Best Airline goes to Qatar Airways, the national airline of Qatar.
Based in Doha, the airline offers an in-flight experience like few others, with the most comfortable seats, a menu worthy of a fine dining restaurant and the latest technology in in-flight entertainment devices. In addition, its aircraft are always brand new, with an average age of just five years.
As an added bonus, Qatar Airways was a pioneer in implementing hygiene and safety measures against Covid-19, which has earned it recognition from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Singapore Airlines offers superior quality in all its classes, but especially in its private suite, which features a double bed, a 32-inch TV, a wardrobe and a bathroom with a shower.
In addition, Singapore Airlines has one of the best gastronomic offerings on board, with dishes prepared by international chefs and a wide selection of wines and spirits.
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Third place goes to Emirates, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates.
Emirates has an impressive fleet of 162 aircraft, consisting mainly of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, offering great comfort and entertainment on board. Emirates also has a global network of more than 150 destinations, including exotic destinations such as the Maldives and Seychelles.
In addition, they are known for offering very competitive salaries to their pilots. If you want to know how much airline professionals earn in some of the most famous airlines, we recommend our post about airline pilots’ salaries.
Founded in 1952, ANA is the largest airline in Japan and one of the largest in Asia, with more than 80 international routes and more than 100 domestic routes.
With a young and dynamic crew and a state-of-the-art fleet, ANA has been ranked the fourth best airline in the world in 2024.
Its strengths are impeccable customer service, superior interior comfort in all classes and a multitude of in-flight audio-visual entertainment options.
Fifth place goes to Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s national airline, which has been named the fifth best airline in the world.
Cathay Pacific has a reputation for quality and elegance, with a state-of-the-art fleet, refined in-flight service and personalised attention.
And if that wasn’t enough, it boasts some of the best VIP lounges in the world, such as The Pier lounge, which features a spa, bar, cinema and sleeping area. Have you ever been there?
With a modern fleet of more than 230 aircraft, JAL connects passengers to up to 95 different destinations, based in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and paradise-like Okinawa.
Japan Airlines is distinguished by a philosophy rooted in Japanese culture, where attention to detail and the pursuit of perfection translate into an unparalleled travel experience.
A pioneer in the introduction of new technologies, such as the world’s first in-flight entertainment system in 1975, JAL has maintained its leadership through the introduction of state-of-the-art aircraft, such as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, renowned for its efficiency and comfort.
Turkish Airlines proudly connects people and cultures in more than 300 destinations in 120 countries, a figure that distinguishes it as the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world.
Turkey’s tradition of hospitality is reflected in the warmth of Turkish Airlines’ service, in the exquisite in-flight cuisine that fuses traditional flavours with modern touches, and in the characteristic friendliness that makes every passenger feel like an honoured guest.
From its main hub at Istanbul Airport, it offers a complete travel experience with amenities such as luxury lounges, a modern in-flight entertainment system and a wide range of seating options to suit every need.
Eighth place goes to EVA Air, Taiwan’s national airline, which has been recognised as the third best airline in Asia and the eighth best in the world.
The airline has earned the respect of travellers for its punctuality, cleanliness and customer service. It also has a modern and efficient fleet, including Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A330 aircraft.
But best of all, and most unique of all, is the on-board experience on its famous Hello Kitty Jet, decorated entirely in the colours and characters of the famous Japanese kitty.
Here is a European airline among the best in the world! Air France, synonymous with elegance and French savoir-faire, transforms every flight into a memorable experience. From the comfort of its cabins to the exquisite in-flight gastronomy, every detail is designed to meet passengers’ needs.
In addition, Air France has added state-of-the-art aircraft to its fleet, such as the Airbus A350, which reduces CO2 emissions and offers a quieter flight experience, as well as programmes to reduce fuel consumption and waste, contributing to a more responsible future.
SWISS, the flagship airline of Switzerland, embodies the precision, quality and hospitality characteristic of the Alpine country.
As part of the Lufthansa Group, one of the world’s largest aviation conglomerates, and a member of the Star Alliance, the most extensive global airline network, SWISS offers its passengers a wide range of destinations and benefits, from frequent flyer programmes to access to exclusive lounges.
In addition, the airline has made a firm commitment to sustainability, with an ambitious target to halve its net carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 compared to 2019 levels and to achieve full operational neutrality by 2050.
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